Johnny Miler

Johnny Miler (August 10, 1910 – June 17, 1976), born John Miletich, was a professional boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics in the light-heavyweight class for the United States.

In late 1932 or early 1933, Miler defeated future heavyweight champion Joe Louis in an amateur bout. Other notable fights included three professional bouts against "Slapsie" Maxie Rosenbloom that ended in two losses and a no decision, and a four round exhibition bout against Max Baer in 1934.

Miler quit professional boxing in 1938. He is the great-uncle of UFC Hall of Fame mixed martial artist Pat Miletich.

Early life Born John Miletich to Croatian immigrant parents in Hocking, Iowa, a vanished coal mining town just south of Albia, Miler farmed and worked the local coal mines. He supplemented his income by accepting the challenges of traveling carnival strongmen, defeating them in wrestling or boxing matches. He moved to Detroit in 1930.

Boxing

Joe Louis Miler defeated Louis in three rounds in what was Louis' first organized boxing match, sending Louis to the mat seven times.

1932 Summer Olympics Despite evidence that Miler had boxed professionally, he won the 1932 Olympic trials in San Francisco and represented the United States in Los Angeles in the light-heavyweight class. Miler lost to William Murphy of Ireland on points in the first match.

Professional boxing Miler 'officially' debuted professionally as a light-heavyweight on January 12, 1933, against Leon Jasinski in Grand Rapids, Michigan, winning the bout on points. He went on to compile a 12 win (7 by knockout) – 12 loss – 3 draw record over the next years.

After boxing Miler eventually joined the Navy then returned to Albia, joining the police force. Miler died on June 17, 1976, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Professional boxing record

Loss 12-12-3 Johnny Paycheck TKO 3 October 17, 1938

Loss 12-11-3 Jimmy Adamick TKO 2 April 16, 1937

Loss 12-10-3 Moose Irwin Points 6 February 16, 1937

12-9-3 Joe Bauer Technical Draw 10 February 2, 1937

Loss 12-9-2 Bob Nestell KO 2 , 1:51 November 27, 1936

Loss 12-8-2 Art "Young" Campbell Disqualification 11 April 13, 1936

Loss 12-7-2 Ambrose Palmer TKO 8 March 16, 1936

Win 12-6-2 Pret Ferrar No Decision 10 November 12, 1935

Win 12-6-2 Harry Hobbs No Decision 8 October 15, 1935

Loss 12-6-2 Fred Lenhart TKO 8 June 26, 1935

Loss 12-5-2 Abe Feldman TKO 5 May 10, 1935

12-4-2 Wesley Ketchell Draw 10 April 12, 1935

Loss 12-4-1 Frank Rowsey Loss 10 March 1, 1935

Loss 12-3-1 Maxie Rosenbloom Loss 10 February 5, 1935

Loss 12-2-1 Ray Actis TKO 6 , 1:35 January 4, 1935

12-1-1 Maxie Rosenbloom No Decision 10 October 22, 1934

Win 12-1-1 Joe Goeders No Decision 8 September 3, 1934

Win 12-1-1 Johnny Neumann TKO 4 August 16, 1934

Win 11-1-1 Jack Stocker KO 4 July 26, 1934

Win 10-1-1 Johnny Saxon KO 3 May 29, 1934

Win 9-1-1 Red Fields KO 3 May 23, 1934

Win 8-1-1 Billy Thomas KO 3 April 23, 1934

Loss 7-1-1 Maxie Rosenbloom Decision 10 April 9, 1934

Win 7-0-1 Al White Points 4 March 1, 1934

Win 6-0-1 Johnny Whiters Points 10 December 12 (est.), 1934

5-0-1 Joe Lipps Draw 8 October 30, 1933

Win 5-0-0 Ed Anderson Points 8 October 18, 1933

Win 4-0-0 Flash Ryser KO March 1 (est.), 1933

Win 3-0-0 Willie Davies Points 8 February 1, 1933

Win 2-0-0 Bobby Mathews KO 1 February 1, 1933

Win 1-0-0 Leon Jasinski Points 6 January 12, 1933